Multicultural Student Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) is committed to fostering and enriching campus diversity by developing and implementing educational, cultural and social programs that will
assist Widener University in the recruitment, orientation, retention and the graduation
of multi-cultural and international students.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs promotes cultural understanding, an accepting
and inclusive climate for all students and seeks to cultivate within the Widener University
community a respect for individual differences.

Mission and Vision

To improve the overall quality of life for all students, particularly students of
color on campus by developing and implementing educational, cultural and social programs
that will assist Widener University in recruiting, retaining and graduating multi-cultural
and international students.

Committed to creative leadership that fosters and enriches campus diversity with a
goal of promoting cultural understanding and positive relationships that support students’
success.

Seek to cultivate a climate within Widener University where everyone “values the humanity
in each person regardless of specific individual differences.

Works in partnership with university schools, colleges and departments to conduct
programs related to recruitment, orientation, retention and graduation in addition
to academic, personal, professional and cultural development; to foster skills and
strategies for being successful at Widener University.

Host events that share and educate the campus community regarding various traditions,
customs and beliefs.

Assist in promoting an accepting and inclusive climate for all students.

Assist in fostering an appreciation for each of our unique human differences.